The rumors of a trade involving Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte aren’t going anywhere this offseason.
One report has called Arizona “motivated” to trade their All-Star, while GM Mike Hazen has said he is not actively pursuing a trade, but is “listening” to offers.
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But according to a recent report from MLB Network insider Jon Morosi, there is “at least” a 50/50 chance Marte is traded, with two teams emerging as suitors — the Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays.
Phillies, Blue Jays in on Ketel Marte Trade
Sep 28, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte (4) hits a solo home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Denis Poroy-Imagn Images | Denis Poroy-Imagn Images
“I think it’s at least a 50/50 chance that could tell Marte is moved by the Diamondbacks,” Morosi said on MLB Network.
“And here’s what I can tell you, I talked to multiple sources on this in the last 24 hours. The Diamondbacks are actively listening on Ketel Marte. Nothing is close, but multiple teams have checked in. … The Phillies, the Blue Jays [are] among the teams that have checked in.
“Those two teams, Phillies and Jays, are not on Marte’s limited no-trade clause, which means the Phillies or Jays could acquire Marte without his permission,” Morosi said.
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Whether or not these deals begin to materialize into more concrete offers is unknown. But one thing is certain — the Diamondbacks are not going to give up Marte without a significant return, and it will likely require a legitimate, MLB-caliber starting pitcher.
Marte has been one of the driving forces of a high-octane Arizona offense, but sacrificing a piece of that offense to improve their bottom-third pitching staff may be a move that ultimately benefits Arizona, as unpalatable as it may be to fans to watch Marte depart.
“I think the way our team is constructed right now, I have to be open-minded and listen to what possibilities could be out thereto put the team in a better spot for us as it relates to pitching,” GM Mike Hazen said when discussing a potential Marte trade.
“The amount of pitching that we need to add to this roster, we need to be open-minded to how all that could come together.”
Regardless, Arizona has a difficult offseason lying ahead. They’ll need to find a way to bring in significant pitching help, despite expectations of a reduced payroll.
The trade market will likely be the best (and perhaps only) way for Hazen and the D-backs to make legitimate additions to a needy roster, and Marte may be a casualty of that need. It comes as no surprise that multiple teams have already checked on his availability.
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